Pirates' Young Arms Face Rangers

0:00On April 20, Pittsburgh Pirates are hitting the road to Globe Life Field for a three-game series against the Texas Rangers, April 21. Through 23rd, it's their only match of this season with the AL squad, and the back end of their rotation is locked in. Carmen Milodzinski opens on the 21st. Braxton Ashcraft takes the 22nd, and Bubba Chandler closes on the 23rd. All first pitches at 8.05 pm. Eastern marking the second straight road series for this trio. Milodzinski's been steady in the starter role, posting a 1.77 ERA over 20.1 innings in three starts with 20. Strikeouts and solid control. Managers skipped him for the first inning last time against lefty heavy nats, but he dominated six scoreless after that. If he keeps handling South Paul's better, he's sticking around. Ashcraft's making the full-time starter case after bullpen days last year, with a 2.38 ERA across 22.2 innings, 27Ks, and low contact allowed.

1:02His latest wind deep despite unearned runs from errors, hitting a career high 90 pitches. Pirates trust him to eat innings despite past injuries. Chandler just had his best outing yet. Six strong against the raise, with one earned run, leaning on grounders and off-speed stuff like his new sweeper. Instead of just heat, walks are down big time over his four starts, showing better command as a rookie. This rotation depth gives the Bucks flexibility heading into Texas, especially with bullpen knees and check. Keep an eye on how these young arms handle the lone star pressure, that's your MLB News Today update AI-powered and always on.